All the high street stores closing doors across the UK in OctoberA variety of popular high street chains will close branches across the country this OctoberView Image A variety of high street stores will close in October (Image: Getty Images)A wide variety of high street stores are set to permanently close across the UK throughout October. Commonly seen high street locations such as Poundland, Sports Direct, and Trespass have confirmed they will close a number of stores throughout the autumn month. PoundlandAfter being bought out by investment firm Gordon Brothers, Poundland has been shutting numerous stores nationwide. A number of stores had already been closed in September across the UK, with some items going up for sale at a 75% discount. NatWestNatWest is set to close 20 locations throughout October as part of a wider national trend of bank closures.